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In Colombia, being a human rights defender is very risky business. Those who defend the land, natural resources, and rights of Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities face constant threats that undermine their right to participate, express their opinions, and decide on their future. This study names and quantifies the problem, identifies patterns, recognizes gaps, and sheds light on the realities experienced by Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities. 

The Journeys of Courage booklet is a celebration of the courage, creativity, and determination that have defined the We Lead program. Within these pages are stories of young women who challenged stigma, reimagined possibilities, and turned advocacy into lasting action for SRHR. Each story is a seed, a future transformation that has been planted in […]

Walking the Talk commissioned 13 bold research projects to explore and offer tangible solutions to today’s financing challenges. These projects span more than 30 countries and reimagine how feminist work is funded, highlighting the feminist-led approaches that can help reshape global systems for equity and justice.

Here you will find Hivos’ Annual Report 2024. In this report, we’re looking back at some of the results we and our partners have achieved in 2024. The report also contains Hivos’ Annual Accounts.

At FFD4 in Sevilla, Hivos co-hosted a dynamic side event on financing for gender equality, uniting global ministers, feminist leaders, and development partners. Despite underwhelming conference outcomes, the event showcased strong political will and collective action for advancing a feminist agenda in development financing. Read the full event readout here.

This learning brief shares key insights, lessons, and recommendations from five years of Capacity Strengthening (CS) under the We Lead program.

Hivos believes that human life in its many forms is valuable, and people in all their diversity have potential and talent. Living a life with freedom and dignity, with respect for each other and the planet leads to greater individual and collective well-being and fair and vibrant societies. We cooperate with various partners across four […]

Narrative Kitchen is an invitation to rethink our relationship with food.

The Urban Futures systematization document for the city-region of Medellín, Colombia, reflects the collaborative effort led by Fundación Mi Sangre alongside more than 60 organizations and key stakeholders in the food system.

Active in the MENA region since 2004, Hivos forges partnerships with individuals, groups and organizations that share our vision of advancing human rights and democracy and creating inclusive societies.